City of Folkston

Folkston is a city in South Georgia in the US South. Folkston is the gateway to the Okefenokee Swamp and the place of the Folkston Funnel. If you want to explore the best of Georgia's nature, from alligators to woodpeckers or bladderworts to water lilies, then the Okefenokee Swamp is the place to be.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Charlton County Courthouse and Charlton County High School.

Courthouse
The is located in . It is in the Neoclassical style and was constructed in 1928 out of brick, stone, and concrete.

School
is a public high school located in , United States. The school is part of the Charlton County School District, which serves .

Shelter
The is located in along CSX Transportation's Nahunta Subdivision, and provides a location where railfans can safely view and photograph trains.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Homeland.

Village
is a city in , , United States. The population was 886 in 2020.

City of Folkston

Latitude
30.8393° or 30° 50′ 21″ north
Longitude
-82.0073° or 82° 0′ 26″ west
Population
4,460
Elevation
82 feet (25 metres)
Open location code
862VRXQV+M4
Geo­Names ID
7317678
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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Charlton Memorial Hospital and Pineview Cemetery.

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